Fire and Water

Well, Andrew Grey does it again. This story was everything I expect from this author and more. As always his characters show development and while hot between the sheets you can easily feel that there is something -more- between them long before they do. The epilogue leaves us wanting more but yet completely satisfied at the same time. I can't wait to read more of this series, I'm already hooked!

*Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*

The Carlisle Cops Series by Andrew Grey is set in a small town in Pennsylvania. There are currently five books in this series, and I was very fortunate to be given a chance to read all five books in it. If you've read my previous reviews, you'll know I'm a fan of Andrew Grey's. There is just something about his stories and his men that just makes my heart sigh in happiness every time I read one of his books.

In the first book, Fire and Water, police officer Red takes a call to a drowning accident at the local Y. Red survived a car accident that killed his parents as a teenager, and he has the visible scars to prove it. Between the scars and his size, Red is very uncomfortable in his skin and hates the attention he gets. When he arrives at the pool, he instantly notices the blond, perfect, hot lifeguard who he interviews about the drowning. On his way out, he overhears both lifeguards making derogatory remarks about his scars. A fellow officer also overhears the negative comments, and makes sure that lifeguard Terry overhears his assurance to Red that he's just shallow. The comment about being shallow gets Terry's attention and he starts questioning himself. He decides he needs to make changes to himself. With encouragement from a fellow lifeguard, Terry begins delivering meals to seniors in the town. At the end of the route, he's surprised to see the door opened by Red. Red's aunt refuses to let Terry leave and insists he has dinner with her and Red. Even though Terry is starting to see Red instead of his scars, he's not free from his past and he's going to need Red's help.

Terry and Red were perfect for each other. Terry helped bring Red out of his shell, and helped him accept his scars. Red was able to make Terry see that he wasn't superficial and shallow. Together the men brought the best out of each other. They had instant chemistry but a relationship took longer to develop. This story was about more than their relationship though, we saw a lot about Red's job and the issues the police force were fighting with the drug issues. We also got to meet a lot of Red's co-workers which is great since they're future stories.

This was a highly enjoyable read with lots of steaminess between Red and Terry, but also action, a little mystery, and friendship. You definitely need to check out this series!

Rating: 5 stars!

This "Beauty and the Beast" love story was rushed but sincere. There were plenty of intimate scenes, but they could get excessively long. One was five pages long. Thankfully it was balanced out with the main characters time to get to help each other with their insecurities. This story also provided a good crime solving case to keep the readers engaged and gave it purpose for how fast Terry and Red came together. I loved the supporting characters especially Aunt Margie.

Red responds next to a call at the local Y. This is his first contact with Terry, he overhears the remarks about his scars. Red is not surprised that the handsome young stranger finds him repulsive, most people do. When he finds Terry at his Aunt home he is surprise, slowing Red wants to help Terry. Terry is leaving abusive relationship with his ex-boyfriend. Then while Red has James investigation they are finding out there are some problems. The book show that he what we see as unlovable is very lovable to that special person.The beauty and the beast you were going for was spot on

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE BOOK: This is another awesome book by Andrew, a must read

I wanted to start this series so many times. When I saw book 3 was coming out I decided to start.
Fire & Water was so entertaining. It was exciting, sexy, mysterious, and utterly beautiful. Red is a cop who was in a car accident that took his parent’s life but spared his. However, he’s is covered in scars.
Terry is a gorgeous lifeguard/swimmer. When we first see him he’s a bit shallow but completely misunderstood… of course Red is the hero of this story, right?
Yes he is but so is Terry. They rescue each other in so many ways and what comes out of the high octane meeting is a true love story with all the happily ever after fixings!
I’m excited for the next book!